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Makeover Tuna Melt Bites

Name: Makeover Tuna Melt Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1/4 cup shredded carrot; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 whole wheat hot dog buns, split; 2 plum tomatoes, sliced; 3 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, quartered; 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

For a healthier take on this diner special, our test kitchen updated to tinier "tuna melt bites," pumped up nutrition with whole wheat buns, slashed calories by substituting fat-free mayo and reduced-fat cheese, and added tomato and spinach on top. Give these a try! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat hot dog buns, split
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
3 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, quartered
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place hot dog buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Spoon tuna mixture over bottom halves; top with tomato and cheese slices. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with spinach. Replace bun tops. Secure with toothpicks; cut each sandwich into thirds.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 274 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.

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